"All Four Corners"

Thanks Andy,
That's encouraging news - any anchorages where I'll be alone? I'm used to complete solitude up here, you know........;)

And thank you for the "logistics" offer. That may well be a life-saver.:encouragement:

I received your PM, thank you. My "file" is burgeoning rapidly and there's still loads to sort and do. Good fun though.

From what I gather from posts here-on and other stories I reckon getting into/out of Chichester is da*ned near impossible and down-right suicidal??:eek:

Robert.
 
I did parts of my Round Britain singlehanded, and one of them was the East coast from Eyemouth to Scarborough. Boat has 2.1m draught, so a bit more restricted than you. I anchored at Holy Island and the Farne Islands, both not to be missed if you ask me. The rest of the stretch offers few good opportunities to anchor. I stopped at Amble, Royal Quays Marina on the Tyne (mind the aggressive terns), Hartlepool (least attractive harbour of the UK in my experience) and Whitby. All achievable in reasonable day trips, although my average speed may be a bit higher than yours.
You may find the leg around the bulge of East Anglia one of the more challenging. I did Scarborough to Great Yarmouth in one go, some 27 hours. Diverting into the Humber is not really appealing, as it does not drastically shorten the leg, takes you quite a distance from the rhumb line and adds the complications of traffic and tidal streams. Better to get it over with in my opinion, but I have to add that I had a friend aboard for that leg.
 
Bearing in mind I'll be going the other way I like the sound of anchoring at the Farnes and Holy Island (both in my old NE stamping ground, but not in a boat).
Whitby should be ok with the right wind and tide, and Amble is definitely on my list.
The leg from East Anglia is a worry being s/h. I'm beginning to think "non-stop" (with a local crew) may have to be the only way. Pity, as I would like to achieve the whole trip as s/h. But safety and prudence comes before accolade!

Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick and Staithes? Any thoughts; in calm conditions of course. And Bridlington (against the South Quay?

I may have to settle for a diversion to somewhere in the Humber if conditions demand.

Wells-next-the-sea, again in the safe conditions/good tide???

Thanks muchly,
RW
 
Robert Wilson said:
Thanks Andy,
That's encouraging news - any anchorages where I'll be alone? I'm used to complete solitude up here, you know........;)

And thank you for the "logistics" offer. That may well be a life-saver.:encouragement:

I received your PM, thank you. My "file" is burgeoning rapidly and there's still loads to sort and do. Good fun though.

From what I gather from posts here-on and other stories I reckon getting into/out of Chichester is da*ned near impossible and down-right suicidal??:eek:

Robert.
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Hi Robert,

yes I know some surprisingly quiet, sheltered spots in good soft mud holding, complete with seals to keep you company; for obvious reasons I'll not mention where on here or it'd be like a Heathrow car park by the time you get here !

Have fun,

Andy
 
Seajet said:
Hi Robert,

yes I know some surprisingly quiet, sheltered spots in good soft mud holding, complete with seals to keep you company; for obvious reasons I'll not mention where on here or it'd be like a Heathrow car park by the time you get here !

Have fun,

Andy
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;)
:encouragement:

BUT, I can't take the ground................
 
Robert Wilson said:
Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick and Staithes? Any thoughts; in calm conditions of course. And Bridlington (against the South Quay?

I may have to settle for a diversion to somewhere in the Humber if conditions demand.

Wells-next-the-sea, again in the safe conditions/good tide???

Thanks muchly,
RW
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Can't help you with these, I'm afraid.
But there must be locals who can advise.
The Royal Northumberland YC have a very useful Sailing Directions book, which is worth having. They send it by mail.
 
westhinder said:
Can't help you with these, I'm afraid.
But there must be locals who can advise.
The Royal Northumberland YC have a very useful Sailing Directions book, which is worth having. They send it by mail.
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It's on my list. Thanks.

And I'll try some locals (I still know a few contacts from my life down there.:encouragement:
 
Robert Wilson said:
Bearing in mind I'll be going the other way I like the sound of anchoring at the Farnes and Holy Island (both in my old NE stamping ground, but not in a boat).
Whitby should be ok with the right wind and tide, and Amble is definitely on my list.
The leg from East Anglia is a worry being s/h. I'm beginning to think "non-stop" (with a local crew) may have to be the only way. Pity, as I would like to achieve the whole trip as s/h. But safety and prudence comes before accolade!

Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick and Staithes? Any thoughts; in calm conditions of course. And Bridlington (against the South Quay?

I may have to settle for a diversion to somewhere in the Humber if conditions demand.

Wells-next-the-sea, again in the safe conditions/good tide???

Thanks muchly,
RW
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We've never been into Wells but last year met a Dutchman in Lowestoft RNSYC who was going there in a boat with a 5-6' draft. The HM was happy to come out to guide him in. He called up in advance.
 
We managed just fine on a set of Imray charts - about 10 of them - plus Reeds for harbour plans. You'll need more detailed charts and/or pilot books if planning to use anchorages rather than harbours.

On every thread about circumnavigating you always get a bit of nit-picking about what you have to include. My advice is to ignore them unless you're into some sort of record-setting. The Caley is a good cruising ground in its own right and cuts off the potentially roughest part of the trip. With only 3 or 4 months available that saves a lot of time.

You can of course go as slow or fast as you like. We once did the leg from Falmouth to Fort William non-stop in 51 hours motoring. Not recommended.
 
Vegable said:
For west coast sailors the real scary bit is once you turn north past South Foreland. I don't know how far up the east coast shallow water goes, I turned left and went up the Thames, but from sailing in 20 metres plus on the west coast you find yourself sailing in 1.0 metres plus (below the keel) and that is very scary till you get used to it. For me, the Sound of Jura and the waters of the Minches are far worse than the S.W. corner of the UK.
Sod charts, all you need is porridge for breakfast and haggis for tea washed down with a drop of John Barleycorn and you'll "mak it whistle".
Mike
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Thats certainly "getting your oats"!
 
Robert Wilson said:
Thanks, I'll try him/them.
And I agree, "common sense and seamanship override restrictive clauses," should not only over-ride restrictive clauses but it should be written in to the Policy - in the interests of safety for the boat, crew and other craft.

Pity I renewed my policy with Towergate on 1st February, before thinking about doing the trip!
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FWIW I am just renewing with Towergate and have demanded single handing cover. I'll let you know what they say
 
Dave-Shafa said:
My advice is to do what I do. Short cut through the Cally Canal.
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Ellen MacArthur did the same.
We (me and 8 year old. No autopilot) went over the top instead. It wasn't entirely uneventful, but it wasn't too bad either. All in all, I think it was probably easier progress than going through locks singlehanded - though the staff are very helpful.

Which way you go probably depends on the weather forecast when you get to Peteterhead.
 
snowleopard said:
The Caley is a good cruising ground in its own right and cuts off the potentially roughest part of the trip. With only 3 or 4 months available that saves a lot of time.
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Yes it will save Robert an awful lot of time if he cuts through the Caley, and means he can concentrate on doing the best bits and forget about the boring overcrowded stuff.
 
snowleopard said:
You can of course go as slow or fast as you like. We once did the leg from Falmouth to Fort William non-stop in 51 hours motoring. Not recommended.
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Not going for any records, just hopefully to get round in one go. Definitely won't be trying Ft. William to Falmouth in one go; Padstow to Newlyn would be enough! But hope not to need the Caley, so shall try for Pentland Firth and Cape Wrath - well they're just around the corner from home!

drakes drum said:
Thats certainly "getting your oats"!
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Don't reckon I'll be getting any oats - I'll be knac***d as it is!

drakes drum said:
FWIW I am just renewing with Towergate and have demanded single handing cover. I'll let you know what they say
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Good luck. Towergate allow me single-handing, but not keen on night sailing.

sighmoon said:
Which way you go probably depends on the weather forecast when you get to Peteterhead.
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Very true. In fact, true for the whole trip - I'm not trying to prove to be a hero!!
 
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Robert Wilson said:
Bearing in mind I'll be going the other way I like the sound of anchoring at the Farnes and Holy Island (both in my old NE stamping ground, but not in a boat).
Whitby should be ok with the right wind and tide, and Amble is definitely on my list.
The leg from East Anglia is a worry being s/h. I'm beginning to think "non-stop" (with a local crew) may have to be the only way. Pity, as I would like to achieve the whole trip as s/h. But safety and prudence comes before accolade!

Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick and Staithes? Any thoughts; in calm conditions of course. And Bridlington (against the South Quay?

I may have to settle for a diversion to somewhere in the Humber if conditions demand.

Wells-next-the-sea, again in the safe conditions/good tide???

Thanks muchly,
RW
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Robin hoods bay is hopeless as is staithes (steers in local parlance) Runswick is good get in tight the leading marks are on the left side of th old lifeboat shed,there is a good pub ( small jetty next to the shed for dry feet landing) Bridlington is ok you just settle into soft mud another option is north of flambough head anchored on the south side of Filey Brigg. The Humber just inside spurn point anchor in front of the lifeboat station. Then across the wash to foreign parts avoid ing Gt Yarmouth ,the town quay is at least a light year from the sea and about as friendly as the Gazza strip at Tom kippor !

John
 
JVL said:
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Robin hoods bay is hopeless as is staithes (steers in local parlance) Runswick is good get in tight the leading marks are on the left side of th old lifeboat shed,there is a good pub ( small jetty next to the shed for dry feet landing) Bridlington is ok you just settle into soft mud another option is north of flambough head anchored on the south side of Filey Brigg. The Humber just inside spurn point anchor in front of the lifeboat station. Then across the wash to foreign parts avoid ing Gt Yarmouth ,the town quay is at least a light year from the sea and about as friendly as the Gazza strip at Tom kippor !

John
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Runswick? :encouragement: Thanks

Inside Spurn Point? That's interesting, I thought that would be dreadfully shallow and unpredictable. Useful tip, thanks.

Great Yarmouth's tip is less appealing ! Pity, I had that as a main target. Hey ho!

Thank you for the "local knowledge".

Robert
 
 
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